Shop Talk Inspiration To recognize and celebrate 2024 MFA Excellence Award winners, we will feature winning projects on this page throughout the year. AWARD OF EXCELLENCE/AWARD OF DISTINCTION (UPHOLSTERY) Marine Exterior Upholstery Overboard Designs Buford, Ga. overboarddesigns.com T he clients wanted an elegant, tasteful but playful and fun interior designed for their latest boat. Using the boat's exterior paint job as inspiration, the colors were brought inside, and the very intricate lines were incorporated into the new patterns. CNC quilting in a honeycomb pattern was also incorporated to add a unique touch of texture and dimension. Most foam was replaced and sculptured for the new design, and ¼-inch foam backing was used throughout. Custom PlasDECK flooring was installed in light gray with white teak lines to complete the project in 48 Marine Fabricator | March/April 2024 the most durable and sophisticated way. Completing the challenge of the complex, ambitious stich work in this interior was rewarding, as was the explosion of satisfaction from the boat owners when they saw their new interior. PROJECT NAME: Extreme Fountain MATERIALS: Carbon Fiber Silver by Spradling International Inc.® boat decking by PlasDECK® , synthetic teak Inc.http://www.overboarddesigns.com